Description

n-(1-Azido-5-Naphthalenesulfonyl)Galactosamine is a specialized chemical building block designed for advanced biochemical research and synthesis. This compound is particularly valuable for its dual functional groups, enabling its use as a versatile linker or probe in carbohydrate chemistry and glycobiology. It is primarily utilized by researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors for applications such as the development of novel diagnostics, targeted drug delivery systems, and glycoconjugate vaccines.

Application

• Glycoconjugate Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate for attaching carbohydrate moieties to proteins, lipids, or other carriers for vaccine and therapeutic development.
• Bioconjugation & Labeling: Serves as a photoactivatable or "click chemistry" reagent for site-specific labeling of biomolecules in proteomics and cellular imaging studies.
• Carbohydrate Chemistry Research: Used in the synthesis of complex oligosaccharides and glycomimetics for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.
• Diagnostic Probe Development: Employed in the creation of fluorescent or affinity-based probes for detecting specific enzymes or carbohydrate-binding proteins.
• Drug Delivery Systems: Incorporated into the design of targeted delivery vehicles that exploit carbohydrate-receptor interactions on cell surfaces.
• Material Science Functionalization: Used to modify surfaces or nanomaterials with bioactive carbohydrate ligands for biosensor or tissue engineering applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-(1-Azido-5-Naphthalenesulfonyl)Galactosamine
CAS No.	140485-27-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₆H₁₈N₄O₇S
Molecular Weight	410.40 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Azido-5-naphthalenesulfonyl galactosamine; Galactosamine, N-(1-azido-5-naphthalenesulfonyl)-; 5-(Azido)naphthalene-1-sulfonamido-2-deoxy-D-galactopyranose; 1,5-ANS-GalN; Azidonaphthalenesulfonyl galactosamine; N-(1-Azidonaphthalene-5-sulfonyl)galactosamine; Glycoconjugation reagent 140485-27-4
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Quality Control

Every batch of n-(1-Azido-5-Naphthalenesulfonyl)Galactosamine is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Our quality assurance includes comprehensive analytical characterization. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with each shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept in a desiccated environment. For long-term stability, consider storage under an inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 2.0%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.